Think Globally, 'Act' Locally

That is the theme this year for Theatre School.

It started yesterday.

The kidlets were so excited...especially Piper! Teague was too, it's just that waking up at 7:00 in the morning isn't easy for him (remember, he's mine).

When we got there, we found out what companies they were in.

Teague is in Yellow Company, the youngest Musical Theatre company. It ends up they will be performing "Jack & the Beanstalk."


Teague is also in "Acting for Film & TV" and "Stage Craft."

Piper is in Black Company, the Advanced Acting company. She auditioned on Friday and found out Monday morning that she made it. She worked so hard on her monologue and when she performed it for me before we left the house, she was amazing, so I am going to assume that she was amazing at her audition. They will be performing "Everyman."


Piper is also in "Musical Theatre - Jazz emphasis" and "Stage Make-up."

Teague didn't audition for Black Company, this is his first year in the pre-teen session, so he might - if he wants to - next year.

Then they were off!

I normally don't go in, I normally just drop them off, but for some reason, I did go in this year.
It was fun to watch all of the excited children! There are 173 of them this year...that's a lot!

I remember being that excited for Theatre School...I still get excited for Theatre School...

MM's
1. Theatre School

Let me clarify

My last post was in NO WAY an announcement!

We are NOT expecting any babies!

We will NEVER AGAIN be expecting any babies!

It is something that is literally IMPOSSIBLE!

So, if we were to expect a baby (or babies), trust me....the world would know
- from the media attention we would be receiving -
because it would be a
MIRACLE!

My last post was just a memory.

I saw a commercial for the candy bars and it sparked a memory.

A funny memory, but only a memory.

NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

MM's
1. interpretations
2. no more babies -
however,
I LOVED being pregnant, LOVED IT!

Maybe funny, maybe not, but

We thought it was!

We are SO clever!

When we found out in November of 2000 that our baby was a girl, we gave out Mounds candy bars to our friends and co-workers!


When we found out in January of 2003 that our second baby was a boy, we gave out Almond Joy candy bars to our friends and co-workers!


Why?

Because...

"Almond Joy's have nuts,
Mounds don't!"

Most people thought it was a cute idea...

We may have started something, I've heard of a few people doing it since.

MM's
1. Candy bars
(actually, I HATE - with a passion - coconut,
so unfortunately I don't like either one of these candy bars!)
2. Baby Girls
3. Baby Boys

Long Blond Hair

I was known for mine, but not until it actually decided to grow...in High School!

I have a feeling she is going to be known for hers. Actually, she already is...she's only NINE!

I don't think she fully realizes what a blessing it is to have fantastic hair!

(I captured these pictures back in January when she didn't see me doing so! It is about 3 inches longer now)

MM's
1. Fantastic Hair
2. Beautiful Hair Color
3. Healthy Hair

Am I asking for too much?

All I want is to be able to

POTTY IN PEACE!


HONESTLY!

Whenever I have to use the bathroom and the kidlets are home,
they are near!

I HAVE to lock the door,
otherwise they will come right in,
sometimes locking it doesn't help,
they just get a coin

or a hair clip

(it's a pocket door)
and unlock it!

If they don't unlock it, they just stand right outside the door talking to me, asking me questions!

SERIOUSLY?

How hard is it to wait?

It's not like I'm Aaron and spend an hour in there!

It's FIVE MINUTES...TOPS!

FIVE MINUTES...AT THE MOST!

WHY, I ask, WHY CAN'T I POTTY IN PEACE?

MM's
1. Peaceful potty times

More proof

That he is...

indeed,

MINE!

This is him,

FAST ASLEEP,

at 9:30 a.m.

...


ON HIS BIRTHDAY!

Seriously, this made me happier than you can imagine.

MM's

1. Sleep

2. Sleeping in

3. Teague sleeps like him's Momma!

I have another child...

...I know exactly where he came from,
ME!
We are SO much alike.
Except, I don't have that fabulous sense of humor.

Anyway, this child of mine?


He's SEVEN

Yes, SEVEN!

SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN

Again, I understand that he doesn't look SEVEN! I understand that he looks about five. I promise, he is SEVEN and he is a completely normal SEVEN year old, he's growing fine!
(even though some people feel like it is their responsibility to tell me otherwise)

Let me tell you a little bit about this incredible boy!

*For some reason, some time during the past year, his favorite color is no longer Orange (I won't lie, it makes me a little sad), but BLUE, dark BLUE or bright BLUE.

*He's very thoughtful when it comes to his family. He tries SO hard to save his last three pieces of candy for Aaron, Piper and me. It usually ends up with just half a piece for the three of us to share. (I'm telling you, he is SO mine, but I wouldn't even try to share, I'd just eat the candy)

*He is SO stubborn. I love this about him, but I hate it too, because I know where he got it from and I know what can happen when you are stubborn.

*His focus amazes me. Once he starts something, he has to finish it. He gets SO frustrated when he is in the middle of something and we have to go somewhere or do something. This is especially true with legos and his inventions.

*He is an amazing inventor! Give him a bunch of crap and he will be occupied for hours inventing. When I say crap, I mean tape, especially tape and anything he can tape up.

*He may be stubborn and focused, but he has a very laid back personality, which I love about him, he doesn't take anything too seriously...that is until he steps on stage.

*His ability on stage is something all actors strive for, however it comes naturally for Teague, while most actors train for years.

*This kid doesn't just giggle or smile at something that is funny. It is a full-on HUGE belly laugh! If it's funny - even just a little bit - anybody within the vicinity will know. And anybody within the vicinity will also be laughing. It is so fun to take him to the movies.

*He is such a good kid. He is so respectful to grown-ups. And apparently is is extremely well behaved when I'm not around, he seems to understand completely that there is a time and a place for everything.

*He is hysterical. If you know him at all, you know this.

*AND, those cheeks!


For his birthday he wanted a late night. He had seven friends come over in their jammies for pizza, cake and ice cream. We played games and watched a movie. It was Iron Man themed. And, I'll tell you what. Boys are VERY different than girls (we did a late night for Piper's 7th birthday). It was SO fun, but I was glad when it was over.



Teague has some really great friends.


Teague brings such joy to our family. Not a day goes by with him around that you don't smile and laugh, even it's just smiling because he is so stinking cute.

I LOVE YOU TEAGUE!

MM's
1. Teague

Chocolate Chip Cookies

I TOTALLY made chocolate chip cookies!

They are delicious!

Nobody has to know my secret!


Piper told me that it is okay that I use the all ready made cookie dough because the cookies get made quicker and all kids want cookies quicker!

She's such a SMARTIE!

Wait...I am such a SMARTIE!

MM's
1.Nestle Toll House All Ready Made Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
2.Yummy Cookies
3.Smartie pants kids

A Theatre Major

JUST some of the things I LOVE about being a Theatre Major...

Great Friends
(please don't look at me in this picture, okay, do, but don't judge that look on my face)
This picture was taken at "The Rocky Horror Show!"


Enormous signs
(That apparently STILL don't work)

Epicness
(I SO wish I were in this picture, I had a big cape/cloak thingy on too!)



Obvious LOVE for Karlyn
(I was being tickled)


Prince & Princesses
(Prince Passion and Princess Jordan)


Fairy God Mothers

&

Godfathers
(this picture is epic! Too bad the lighting sucks.)


Getting Ready
(we all help each other)


This
(interpret as you wish)


Goofing off
(again...interpret as you wish)


Access to boobs
(you may not be able to tell, but I am a full C in this picture! Not my usual Almost A!)


Wigs...


And, comfy couches in PAB
(for studying & napping)



MM's
1- All of the above

Boys, boys, boys, boys, boys!

You'd think that since I was raised with

FOUR

older brothers, I would be

DONE with BOYS!

But...

BOY oh BOY do I

LOVE
my
BOYS!
(and this picture! LOVE it!)


MM's
1. Aaron
2.Teague
3.This picture